It’s that time of year when football, regional foods and whatnot combine in silly wagers among politicians.

Rep. Ed Perlmutter, seen here at an election event in 2012, has a beer bet with California Congressman over Sunday’s NFL playoff game with the Chargers and Broncos. (Denver Post file photo).

Up now is Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., and Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., betting over Sunday’s AFC playoff game involving the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. And the wager is, of course, the finest staple from both regions — sweet, sweet beer.

Perlmutter and Peters are members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Brewers Caucus, which raises awareness on issues important to small breweries nationwide. As a side note, we here at First Drafts are also honorary members, offering support to those breweries through our wallets.Read more…

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